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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Far Rockaway, NY

Pricing Updated: 05/19/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Far Rockaway, NY area range in price from $900 to $35,000 with an overall median price of $5,667. The three Far Rockaway neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Arverne at $2,500, Downtown Far Rockaway at $2,300, and Edgemere at $3,753. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Far Rockaway Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Arverne$2,500$2,5001
Downtown Far Rockaway$3,300$2,3003
Edgemere$3,753$3,7531
Bayswater$3,782$3,7532
South Shore Queens$15,000$90059

Cheapest Available Far Rockaway Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Far Rockaway, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Fairfield At Cedarhurst in the Business District neighborhood priced from $2,180. Fairfield Estates At Woodmere in the Business District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,190. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Far Rockaway apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairfield At CedarhurstOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,180
Fairfield Estates At WoodmereThe Atlantic IIStudio,1BA$2,190
Fairfield At Far RockawayResidence AStudio,1BA$2,195
Arverne View2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,199
Fairfield Gables At Cedarhurst VillageThe Neuberg1BR,1BA$2,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Far Rockaway, NY

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Far Rockaway area is the $2.07 price per square foot 176 Beach 97th St Model at 176 Beach 97th St, Unit 3 in the in the Seaside neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Far Rockaway apartment is the 588 W Broadway Model at 588 W Broadway, Unit 1 starting at $4,650 with a $3.56 price per square foot in the Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Far Rockaway apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
176 Beach 97th St, Unit 3176 Beach 97th St3BR,1BA$2.07
588 W Broadway, Unit 1588 W Broadway3BR,3BA$3.56
The Plaza 360Residence 4092BR,2BA$3.50
46-15 Beach Channel Dr, Unit 146-15 Beach Channel Dr3BR,2BA$2.08
Fairfield Residences At Cedarhurst Park HouseResidence D52BR,1BA$2.47
152 Beach 67th St, Unit B152 Beach 67th St2BR,1BA$2.70
25962 148th Ave, Unit I st Floor25962 148th Ave3BR,1BA$3.30
Fairfield Lafayette Place At Woodmere3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$3.39
Arverne View2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.67
1021 McBride St, Unit 1st floor apt1021 McBride St2BR,1BA$3.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Far Rockaway

What type of rentals are currently available in Far Rockaway?

There are currently 437 Apartments for Rent in Far Rockaway, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $10,000. There are also 58 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Far Rockaway ranging from $1,000 to $35,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Far Rockaway?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Far Rockaway ranges from $1,000 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,242.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Far Rockaway?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Far Rockaway range from $2,400 to $10,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,160 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,750.

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